Sulfuric smell

[Merzbow]

I know this has been a topic already, but I've read it and didn't find any direct answers. So, like others have said I allways thought the smell came from the Catylic converter. Thats what I've been telling everyone thats noticed it and thought I was creating the smell (removed). Could some one give me a direct cause of the smell?

[rasermon]

Here are a couple of threads. http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=1189 http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=2983&page=1

[millster]

Madbill stated it perfectly in one post...http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... #72433Some fuels contain a lot of sulfur and our cat reacts with that sulfur in such a way to create this smell. To get rid of it, try switching brands of fuel or even try going to a different station with the same brand. That's about the only way to resolve this at this point. If possible, find a fuel with a lower sulfur content.

[Merzbow]

OK, thanks alot, both of you Maybe I will try Mobil since everyone says it doesn't do it with them.....what do you use?

[millster]

No problem. Hopefully you can find a brand that makes a difference. I used Mobil when I lived in Ohio, but now I use Sinclair.

[NovaResource]

Sulfuric smell?! I didn't know Sulfuric acid had a smell. Maybe you mean Sulfur smell.I've found that I get the sulfur smell with low octane gas (87). 93 octane doesn't doesn't produce the smell.

[millster]

quote:Sulfuric smell?! I didn't know Sulfuric acid had a smell. Maybe you me Sulfur smell.Perhaps you mean Sulfurous?

[joatmon]

quote:No problem. Hopefully you can find a brand that makes a difference. I used Mobil when I lived in Ohio, but now I use Sinclair.I remember Sinclair, but haven't seen one since a visit to oklahoma city about 12 years ago. Do they still sell the inflatable dinosaurs?

[engine1]

Have a quick look at the battery! If it is wet on the top or sides it has been overcharged and could be leaking a mild sulphuric acid! Get the alternator checked as well because if there is a leak the voltage regulator has failed!

[millster]

quote:I remember Sinclair, but haven't seen one since a visit to oklahoma city about 12 years ago. Do they still sell the inflatable dinosaurs? I don't think they do. That's been a while ago. I'm surprised how well my car runs on it. I always thought of it as the cheap no-name gasoline, but it's better than Exxon.

[Merzbow]

yea sulfurous jesus nova lol

[GT-X]

I live in michigan and I can't use Mobile gas in my GT which takes only 93 without bad smells, I switched to Shell and no problems my gas MPG even went up. I also try to fill up at the same gas sation every time, and also use the same brand/type of oil in every oil change. I've kept to this (removed) way of thinking and has worked great for me so far

[Merzbow]

You, use Shell eh? Everyone said Mobil works good bu t I filled up with Mobil about 4 days ago and the smell still comes about. I will give Shell a try although I cannot remmeber where theres a Shell around me....Is there one on Hall road? Theres got to be one on there....

[pmh013]

I think GM has been having a lot of problems with this... check out this site. http://service.gm.com/gmtechlink/images ... ml#story19 See Car Issues--Fix it Right the First Time.